master cylinder help
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master cylinder help
In the last 3 months I have replaced 3 master cylinders on my 1988. all new not refab. They all leak at the bottom of the reservoir. should I spend the money and purchase an aluminum willwood. Or is a dorman any better? Any suggestions?
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Have your 3 been from the same supplier? It is increasingly difficult to know who manufactured a part / what parts are equivalent, but I have always had good luck with AC Delco. I have also used Wagner. Yes, they are the more expensive parts, but I hate redoing things more all the time.
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Have your 3 been from the same supplier? It is increasingly difficult to know who manufactured a part / what parts are equivalent, but I have always had good luck with AC Delco. I have also used Wagner. Yes, they are the more expensive parts, but I hate redoing things more all the time.
just not sure what to do next. have to get a new one. thanks for info.
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The AC Delco master cylinders are made by PBR (Australian company). That's what came on the car from the factory (brake booster also). I think the calipers were PBR also, but my original ones are long gone...
When I replaced my master cylinder I found that the new one is steel. The original one was aluminum. Both PBR.
When I replaced my master cylinder I found that the new one is steel. The original one was aluminum. Both PBR.
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I had 3 Cardones leak at the same place new out of box. 1 from Advanced Auto, 2 from Napa. Returned all 3 and bought Dorman online and have had no leakage. Paid $120 for Dorman. 85 Vette.
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I got two from napa and one from autozone also. guess I will try a dorman.. thanks
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The C4 master cylinder is the only one I've heard about that has a reservoir leak problem.
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What tools did you use? I believe there is a special tool or like a pipe that is used to install the grommet. I know it was a pain.